Through endorsement, we support the sport and physical activity sector to deliver high-quality, relevant learning and development that reflects the needs of today’s workforce.
With that in mind, below you’ll find a selection of the latest CPD and qualifications to have been given the CIMSPA quality assurance stamp of approval, and therefore learning opportunities you can be confident support your professional development.
CPD
IQL Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
This course covers a wide range of CPR and first aid skills, equipping the first-aider to administer to children and infants.
With a total learning time of 12 hours over 2 days, this course comprises practical work and theoretical classroom work, as well as a practical assessment on CPR and first aid.
Provider – JB’s Sports Coaching Ltd
CIMSPA CPD Points – 3.5
Golf Fore Her Course
This course is aimed at anyone working with women and girls in golf. On completion of the two modules learners will develop their understanding of safe and inclusive practice and how to create a positive environment for this specific population group.
What you’ll learn:
- Knowledge and understanding of safe and inclusive practice when working with women and girls.
- Knowledge and understanding of how to create a positive environment for women and girls.
Provider – English Golf Union Limited
CIMSPA CPD Points – 1.5
The Weight Loss Formula
Discover the science behind effective weight loss coaching and learn strategies combining movement, nutrition, and mindset to create sustainable, healthy results for clients.
What you’ll learn:
- Understanding of psychological aspects of weight management, focusing on creating and maintaining healthy habits.
- To apply workshop insights in practical settings to support clients in achieving sustainable weight goals.
Provider – Technogym
CIMSPA CPD Points – 6
STA Swimming Teacher Upskill
Following the launch of the STA Swimming Teacher qualification, STA have mapped the qualifications to allow holders of the STA Award to complete an upskill pathway to gain recognition of completion.
On successful completion swimming teachers will have updated their knowledge to meet the standards of the STA Swimming Teacher qualification.
What you’ll learn:
- Qualification changes
- Participant centred teaching approach
- Water safety skills
- Diving
Provider – STA
CIMSPA CPD Points – 3
Discover your next CPD opportunity
CIMSPA endorsed training – Visit the CIMSPA Endorsed Training Directory for a comprehensive list of the CPD courses available to support you throughout your career in sport and physical activity.
Our directory is regularly updated and shows courses and providers that are CIMSPA accredited and meet our professional standards.
Training Academy – discover the highest quality training and development opportunities with courses endorsed and mapped to our sector Professional Standards, provided by organisations that have achieved CIMSPA’s highest Quality Assurance outcomes.
The Careers Hub – offering resources for anyone interested in pursuing or developing their career in the sport and physical activity sector.
CIMSPA member webinars – keep informed and updated with knowledge and best practice from our esteemed guest speakers.
Exclusive to CIMSPA members, to watch previous webinars log in to your CIMSPA Dashboard and visit ‘My member webinars’.
Keep an eye on your emails to register for the next webinar and earn additional CPD points. Be sure to update your email preferences via ‘My profile and preferences’ within your dashboard if you’re missing out!
Endorsed qualifications
MSc Strength and Conditioning
The MSc Strength and Conditioning course develops the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to enhance athletic performance and reduce injury risk.
You’ll learn about the physiological and biomechanical adaptations that result from modern training methods and evaluate different models of periodisation and contemporary Strength and Conditioning practices.
Additionally, you’ll learn how to create and implement tailored annual training plans and use monitoring and recovery tools to optimise performance and recovery.
Modules
- Applied principles of strength and conditioning
- Strength and conditioning for special populations
- Professional placement in strength and conditioning
- Testing and monitoring principles for strength and conditioning
- Employability in strength and conditioning
- Practical application of research and data
- Research project
Awarding organisation – Nottingham Trent University
Professional standard aligned to – Graduate Strength and Conditioning Coach